Things to do in Brackenber, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Brackenber, Cumbria.
History and Heritage in Brackenber
History and heritage within 10 miles of Brackenber.
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Brough Castle | English Heritage
Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.
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The Great Outdoors in Brackenber
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Brackenber.
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Augill Pasture | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Around the remains of old lead smelt mills, species rich grasslands contain a huge variety of different meadow flowers such as orchids, melancholy thistle and devil's-bit scabious.

Smardale | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
The stunning scenery provides a backdrop to this lovely reserve. The steep wooded slopes of Smardale gill contrasts with the views of open rolling countryside from the viaduct. A great place for flowers, butterflies and birds.

Waitby Greenriggs | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Waitby Greenriggs occupies a short section of the old Stainmore Railway and the Eden Valley branch line where these two lines converge.

Tarn Sike | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A wild open place, Tarn Sike's lime-rich flushes support orchids, bird's-eye primrose and other plants.

Argill Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
An undisturbed wild place, Argill Woods Nature Reserve is a tranquil steep sided wooded valley with waterfalls and pools where dippers and pied flycatchers can be seen.
Spring flowers carpet the woodland floor whilst species rich meadows provide a habitat for orchids and melancholy thistle.

Bowber Head Farm | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This traditional small-holding is home to one of the rarest and most threatened wildlife habitats in Cumbria: northern upland hay meadows.
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The Arts in Brackenber
The arts within 10 miles of Brackenber.
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Stainmore Railway Company
Visit Kirkby Stephen East, the 1861-built steam railway station that now hosts a great museum and a whole range of events!
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